tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post1243773082650469978..comments2024-03-04T06:21:11.464-05:00Comments on Hartwood Roses: Goodbye, Sweet KimbaConnie in Hartwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09127877285792861166noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-70219060838202796252011-12-28T15:32:41.983-05:002011-12-28T15:32:41.983-05:00Connie, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss...Connie, I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know thoughts and prayers are with you.D. Jean Quarleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01327174739435123349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-80900263799093462362011-12-27T22:35:58.116-05:002011-12-27T22:35:58.116-05:00Oh Connie, I'm so sorry. Having a pet in pain...Oh Connie, I'm so sorry. Having a pet in pain is hard to bear. I'm glad that she wasn't alone. I'm sure she was happy to have you cradle her the best you could. Having her put to rest was the best gift you could have given her.❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁https://www.blogger.com/profile/00688975970842662227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-66471506140696945612011-12-26T18:26:46.753-05:002011-12-26T18:26:46.753-05:00I have just been catching up with your posts and h...I have just been catching up with your posts and had to leave a comment here. I know how difficult it is to see them getting old and not knowing when the right time is to say goodbye. You are so brave and I know that Kimba loves her finally resting place. You honor her by placing her there.<br /><br />Big hugs,<br />CaroleCarolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812929183991250426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-63207218211344117492011-12-26T12:20:00.842-05:002011-12-26T12:20:00.842-05:00I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I can...I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. I can't imagine how you feel. Our pets become such a part of our lives and our families.Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-29386493438739962642011-12-26T07:58:40.217-05:002011-12-26T07:58:40.217-05:00I'm so sorry Connie. This has been a tough yea...I'm so sorry Connie. This has been a tough year for our pets. I love where you said that you bear the pain so they don't have to. It's so true. <br /><br />I hope you had a good Christmas despite losing Kimba. It just makes us love the ones that are here now more.AmericanWomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12948838773452660876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-86925589415161819262011-12-24T22:16:52.642-05:002011-12-24T22:16:52.642-05:00Kimba was sure lucky that your wonderful family mo...Kimba was sure lucky that your wonderful family moved into the house and cherished her as you did.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174599877034176266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-73850496747231734172011-12-24T14:34:58.925-05:002011-12-24T14:34:58.925-05:00I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You took very...I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You took very good care of Kimba. I smiled when you mentioned her "heated" spot outside.Sharrieboberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659931257459104972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-41514312198749367152011-12-23T23:22:31.509-05:002011-12-23T23:22:31.509-05:00Connie, my eyes filled with tears as I read your p...Connie, my eyes filled with tears as I read your post. I have been there myself in 2009 when I said goodbye to my baby Scooter (a poodle) after 15 treasured years together. He, too is resting in my garden where he loved to be by my side. Prayers go out to you. I am so sorry.serial tillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144034403180142017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-58204463116529236002011-12-23T17:44:21.171-05:002011-12-23T17:44:21.171-05:00Oh Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. You did th...Oh Connie, I am so sorry for your loss. You did the kindest thing by not letting Kimba suffer.<br />RIP Kimba.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-5186165459739959822011-12-23T13:25:05.414-05:002011-12-23T13:25:05.414-05:00Oh Connie, I just saw this, I'm SO sorry! I k...Oh Connie, I just saw this, I'm SO sorry! I know how much you loved Kimba and how very much she will be missed! Thinking of you!<br /><br />KatLow Tide High Stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494078916477622322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-56175763451771650032011-12-23T11:24:07.760-05:002011-12-23T11:24:07.760-05:00She live a long and happy life. You did a fine thi...She live a long and happy life. You did a fine thing by her and I am sure she understood your kindness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-60503085898209124162011-12-23T07:19:55.336-05:002011-12-23T07:19:55.336-05:00Dear Connie,
My heart aches for you this mornin...Dear Connie,<br /><br /> My heart aches for you this morning....I too once took that same ride to our vet with a 21 year old cat wrapped in a blanket. I am so happy that I got to meet beautiful Kimba before she left you. <br /><br /> She was the Queen of Hartwood, wasn't she...I could see that by the way she proudly sat at the top of the front steps the day I was there. <br /><br /> KimbaJanet Metzger, Artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004040279820041203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-82339377651925487062011-12-23T06:12:20.139-05:002011-12-23T06:12:20.139-05:00I'm so sorry. We lost our beloved cat, Buster...I'm so sorry. We lost our beloved cat, Buster, who was also 18 years old, last summer. We took him to the vet as a family and all cried our eyes out. He is buried in our yard, where he loved to play and hunt in his younger days. My heart goes out to you.Jeannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-35262428052290742442011-12-23T01:42:59.449-05:002011-12-23T01:42:59.449-05:00Connie, I'm so sorry you are having to endure ...Connie, I'm so sorry you are having to endure another loss. I have no words, just tears and sympathy. Hugs.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-26987576871967829812011-12-23T00:03:37.911-05:002011-12-23T00:03:37.911-05:00I'm sorry Kimba won't be with you anymore,...I'm sorry Kimba won't be with you anymore, Connie. What a beautiful cat she was. I miss her, too, and I didn't even know her.sherryocalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367991971551038582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-4828490724412714202011-12-22T22:42:06.262-05:002011-12-22T22:42:06.262-05:00I'm so sorry Connie--you've had a hard yea...I'm so sorry Connie--you've had a hard year. Eighteen is an amazing age for an outdoor cat, and a testament to your love and good care.deborah@confessions of a craigslist junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04782239965046244392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-81908591497675051712011-12-22T21:57:24.911-05:002011-12-22T21:57:24.911-05:00Oh- I know how hard it is. We have done this thre...Oh- I know how hard it is. We have done this three times in the last 5 years and it is heart breaking each and every time. I am shedding a tear for the loss of your baby..cuz I can feel the pain of your loss. God bless..and I am so glad you didn't let her suffer. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-42031538249581479422011-12-22T21:51:51.339-05:002011-12-22T21:51:51.339-05:00Oh, Connie....I am so very very sorry, sweetie. M...Oh, Connie....I am so very very sorry, sweetie. My heart just breaks for you. My 15 y/o Hannah had the same problem two yrs ago when I had to send her off to the Rainbow Bridge. It was horrible watching her try to walk. I couldn't let her suffer.<br /><br />When I picture you driving the car with Kimba in your lap, I get all choked up because I can empathize with your feelings. I'm Heaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-13043201573676328622011-12-22T19:44:05.408-05:002011-12-22T19:44:05.408-05:00My heart go's out to you and your sweet Kimba....My heart go's out to you and your sweet Kimba.... I've been watching my girl Rikki get slower over this past few months, she is 16 now and your post made my heart stop for a moment... life go's full circle I know, but it's not easy loosing a family member...<br />Best wishes<br />SandySandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652526316321305796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-25477478753355963972011-12-22T19:36:27.559-05:002011-12-22T19:36:27.559-05:00It's never easy is it? But you are right that ...It's never easy is it? But you are right that it is the final kindness. I'm so sorry that you've lost a beloved member of the family. But glad you were blessed with her love and companionship for so many happy years.(GBS) NewsFromTheHillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00508150515457316537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-59105234431342541662011-12-22T19:15:48.311-05:002011-12-22T19:15:48.311-05:00I am so sorry about your Kimba, especially at this...I am so sorry about your Kimba, especially at this time of year. But it sounds like she had a great life and I know you will remember all of her years and not just the final days.Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-42825544368544760132011-12-22T17:48:11.887-05:002011-12-22T17:48:11.887-05:00Connie, I'm so sorry! I hope it gives you a l...Connie, I'm so sorry! I hope it gives you a little peace to know that she knew you loved her. She had a long life, I'm sure thanks to your care.HolleyGardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892421871044249940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-76181733655652503682011-12-22T17:47:37.360-05:002011-12-22T17:47:37.360-05:00As I type big tears are falling down my cheeks. S...As I type big tears are falling down my cheeks. She did greet us I remember it clearly! How difficult that must have been for you, I send you a big hug and wishing you peace that comes with knowing she isn't hurting because of your huge heart! <br /><br />CydRose Petals Nurseryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15577776928200863244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-12690513434896982452011-12-22T17:40:07.365-05:002011-12-22T17:40:07.365-05:00Oh Connie, I am so, so sorry.
But you are right --...Oh Connie, I am so, so sorry.<br />But you are right -- it is the final kindness. <br />All my sympathies . . . CassCass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-489596100395140547.post-5140282686059498192011-12-22T13:48:14.863-05:002011-12-22T13:48:14.863-05:00Our pets bring us so much joy, but at times there ...Our pets bring us so much joy, but at times there are heart-breaking moments to endure. When you said that you bear the pain so they don't have to, it just shows what a good person you are. I am so sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com